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Affordable lifestyle at Gariep Dam for weekend and retirement buyers.


Located just of the N1 between Joburg and Cape Town on the Orange River around the country’s largest dam, Gariep is one of the undiscovered rural gems, says Seeff agent Mariaan Booysen.
Surrounded by nature reserves, it lies in a central location on the southern border of the Free State where it borders the Eastern and Northern Cape. Gariepdam is a water sport haven and the town hosts a number of national and international championships, including yachting regattas annually, she says.

It is an ideal stop-over for travellers and guest houses here flourish during the holiday season. Voted tourist town of the year in 2010, tourism is a growing economic driver with visitor numbers increasing every year as more people discover this stunning little town, she says.

With only around 284 properties and a permanent resident population of just 1 500, it is a tranquil and safe environment with clean air. It offers one of the best rural lifestyles and climates in the country for retirement buyers, says Booysen.

While tranquil, it is not short of leisure pursuits with activities such as fishing, game viewing, bird watching, bowls, yachting, boating and other water sports, fishing, tennis, nature hikes and more.
The town abounds with affordable property options, ideal for weekend getaways and older buyers looking for a quiet, country lifestyle, says the agent.

A new retirement village with three affordable ownership models has been launched there to cater for the growing demand from retirement buyers. Property options include life rights Units, rental and outright purchase. Prices start at R320 500 for a 38m² assistance flat and R800 000 for a 97m² two-bedroomed sectional title unit with a garage. There is also a two bedroomed option without a garage available. The second phase includes construction of a hospital with 24-hour assistance.

Buyers looking for a larger weekend or retirement home also have an excellent selection of well-priced properties to choose from, says Booysen.

There are still a few vacant plots in the town and some that overlook the dam; these range between 742sqm and 1486sqm and start from as little as R120 000. Three-bedroomed homes range upwards of R400 000 and even at the top end range only up to around R2.53 million for a large, furnished home. Contact Mariaan Booysen for more information at 0825637835 or 051 7540564.





Did you know?
After a long and tough competition with strict criteria, Gariep Dam was awarded town of the year. If you are one of the few who does not know where we are, it is next to the biggest dam in South Africa, yes even bigger than the Vaal dam. Lake Gariep Dam has the well-known Lake Gariep Route ready to be explored.

Fishing Competition in Oviston
Nature Reserve
114 Fish with a total weight of 245.630 kg
Fish on the left was released after photo was taken.
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Fishing in Gariep Dam / Oviston Nature Reserve
More photos and videos of the day will be on site later.

Rubber Ducks Nationals
at Gariep Dam



 Jets - R - Us Remote control Jets and planes up to 3m wingspan
at Gariep Dam

New SA Gyrocopter record at Gariep Gliding Center
Gariep Dam


Gariep Dam overflowing at 119%


In the Gariep Dam Area
Gliders visit Gariep Dam annually from all over the world to come and set new records with the best gliding conditions in the world with the proof of setting the longest distance travelled world record at Gariep Dam. The nearby nature reserve has one of the biggest black wildebeest herds in the world. There is a long water tunnel nearby. This tunnel isone of the longest tunnel in the world and is so long it was shaped to the curve of the earth and is so big they can drive through it inside.

The dam, also known as Lake !Gariep or Lake Gariep dam has a 165 km gariep route running from Gariep Dam to Venterstad, Oviston, Bethulie and back, with even more other towns to visit in the area.

Accommodation
The area has everything from luxury accommodation to the backpackers needs! Accommodation is available on the Lake Gariep Route with most of them situated near the dam or Orange River.

Social activities include
Cycling, running, swimming, hiking, 4x4 trails, fishing, great photo spots, dam wall tours, Eskom tours, fish hatchery tours, rich history area, boat trips, nature reserves, tennis, golf, sailing, canoe, motorboats, picnic and braai areas, fishing next to the orange river, quad bikes, game drives, river rafting, clay pigeon shooting, kayaks, paddle boats, gliding trips, bird watching, gift shopping, restaurants, put put, swimming pools, horse riding, rubber ducks and much more to do in Gariep Dam.... may I add FRESH AIR with CRISTAL CLEAR SKIES ideal for stargazing!

Planning a trip, a holiday or just a get away? Come and see why Gariep Dam and Karoo guesthouse accommodation is the best choice. Halfway between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Port Elizabeth.

Clean air and a safe halfway stopover. Welcome to Gariep Dam and Karoo Guesthouses.

With Lake Gariep there is always a new adventure waiting to be lived!
 
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All in the Lake Gariep
Dam area with the Lake
Gariep Route nearby
ready for exploration.

accommodation options in the Lake Gariep Route area